I don't wish to complicate your choice even further, but Edward Green is reviving a 1930s spilt toe - the Sandhurst - which will be available on the 888 last. It might be worth waiting for, but if you can't, I prefer the Ecton to the Dover. I haven't seen the Sandhurst: Simon Crompton writes about it here: http://permanentstyle.blogspot.com/2...ard-green.html

I don't wish to complicate your choice even further, but Edward Green is reviving a 1930s spilt toe - the Sandhurst - which will be available on the 888 last. It might be worth waiting for, but if you can't, I prefer the Ecton to the Dover.